In this episode, 12Kyle reflects on the 30th anniversary of NaS' debut album, Illmatic. He discusses the impact of the album, his personal connection to it, and the themes of struggle, hunger, and storytelling that resonate throughout. 12Kyle emphasizes the timeless quality of Illmatic and its ability to transport listeners back to a specific time and place. He also shares a special moment he had with his son, Deion, at a NaS concert, where they both rapped along to the album. Overall, 12Kyle considers Illmatic to be one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever made. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background 05:13 - Similarities and Struggles 11:42 - The Timelessness of Illmatic AUDIO https://linktr.ee/12kyle MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-12kyle-podcast YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/56JUYWp9DHo